Stovetop Brew Guide
A stovetop espresso maker is also called an Italian coffee maker, moka pot or a coffee percolator. The Bialetti was the original and is popular all around the world. The stovetop moka pot a great method for making a rich and tasty cup of coffee that’s a little lighter and less heavy than you get from an electric espresso machine.
Follow our 7 simple steps to work a little magic on the stovetop with your moka pot.
What you'll need
- Stovetop 3 cups / 6 cups
- Grinder
- Kettle
- Filtered water
- Nuddy Coffee
STEP 1
Boil a kettle of filtered water.
Grind your coffee whilst waiting for the water to boil. The grind size should be a similar size to fine table salt.
STEP 2
Add hot water to the bottom chamber.
Fill it up with water to the point just below the pressure valve.
STEP 3
Insert the filter basket into the bottom chamber.
STEP 4
Fill the filter basket with ground coffee.
Flatten out evenly with your finger. No tamping is required.
- Add 14g of coffee for a 3 cup (140ml) stovetop brewer.
- Add 24g of coffee for a 6 cup (280ml) stovetop brewer.
STEP 5
Screw the top and bottom chambers of your stovetop brewer together.
Don't over-tighten it.
STEP 6
Put the brewer on the stove using a moderate heat.
Make sure the handle is not subject to heat.
STEP 7
Listen to the sound.
Coffee will begin to come out and fill the top brewing chamber with a puffing sound. Once the sound stops completely, turn off the stove and remove the stovetop brewer.
Enjoy!
